Adjunct Faculty, College of Chiropractic Education

Southern California University of Health Sciences; Whittier (CA); Sur place; USD 49 000 - 83 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Southern California University of Health Sciences in Whittier, CA is seeking an on-site adjunct faculty member for the College of Chiropractic Education. You will teach in classroom and laboratory settings, applying expertise to enhance student learning and outcomes.

The role requires a doctoral level credential (Doctor of Chiropractic, CCE accredited) and demonstrated teaching ability with Canvas, ExamSoft, and Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from a college or university.
• Knowledge of Canvas, ExamSoft and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Maintain licenses and certificates for employment eligibility.
• Doctor of Chiropractic degree from a CCE accredited program.

Responsabilités

• Provide student instruction using approved syllabi and engage learners.
• Adapt teaching approaches based on assessments and outcomes.
• Communicate with students needing extra support and refer services as needed.
• Complete required professional development annually as directed.
• Remain current in the discipline and participate in faculty evaluations.
• Submit timesheets by the required deadlines and obtain approval for overtime.

Connaissances

Strong organizational skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Ability to multi-task

Emergency response

Formation

Doctoral degree from a college or university

Doctor of Chiropractic degree (CCE accredited)

Outils

Canvas

ExamSoft

Microsoft 365

Description du poste

DEPARTMENT: College of Chiropractic Education

LOCATION:Fully On-Site (Whittier, CA)

FSLA STATUS:Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION:$35.87 - $60.00/Hour

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

This position is primarily responsible for teaching in the classroom and/or laboratory setting. The faculty member is responsible for applying their expertise to develop and deliver courses that improve the learning outcomes of our students. In addition, the adjunct (part-time) faculty member will perform additional duties as assigned by the Department Supervisor (e.g., professional development training, annual evaluations) as appropriate for the course.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides student instruction using the syllabi approved by the program. Uses appropriate teaching strategies and methods to support student engagement and best practices in student learning.
• Modifies teaching approach based on assessment results.
• Proactively communicates with students who need additional support and recommend services as needed.
• Completes the required professional development training annually or as requested by the supervisor.
• Remains current in the discipline taught.
• Participate in the annual evaluation of faculty performance.
• Submits their timesheets by the deadline as instructed by the supervisor.
• Requests and obtains prior approval from supervisor for hours to be worked in excess of assigned schedule.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Works in an academic environment in a courteous and professional manner.
• Promotes the University vision, goals, and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ATTENDANCE:

Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks; where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Doctoral degree from a college or university.
• Technical skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Canvas (Learning Management System); Exam Soft (assessment software); and Microsoft 365 software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint). Training is available to support faculty development.
• Maintain licenses and certificates necessary for employment eligibility.
• Certain classes require the instructor to have a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from a CCE accredited

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to get along and cooperate with co-workers
• Ability to respond politely to faculty, administration, staff, and students.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to think quickly and act appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to continue to perform well under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills; detail oriented and accurate with ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, and ability to think and act strategically.
• At least three (3) years of successful teaching experience, or equivalent, in an accredited institute of higher education preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS:

• Work Arrangement: This position requires an on-campus presence to meet the essential functions of the job. Onsite activities may include, but are not limited to, assisting in the laboratory courses, supporting students, faculty, Department Lead Faculty, and the Program Director of Pre-Clinical Education as needed.
• Schedule Expectations: Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and observing scheduled work breaks, where applicable.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear; is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms; and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel Requirements: Not applicable.

SCU Core Values:

1) Integrative Health: We teach, learn, collaborate, and lead by creating an open environment for multiple disciplines and professionals to bring their shared and unique skills together for the benefit of patients and students.

2) Evidence-based Practice: We value a culture of inquiry, assessment, research, scholarship, and judicious use of current best evidence to inform our decisions and work.

3) Health Equity: We value people equally. We strive to educate graduates that are prepared to improve individual and community health.

4) Inclusivity: We welcome everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, class, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other similar or protected status. We believe inclusivity leads to more diversity in our reasoning, better representativeness in our conclusions, more ingenuity in our problem solving, and greater equity in our care.